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12-24-2012 09:17 AM

Minnewaska

Re: Snacks for the kids

Love apple wedges and peanut butter. However, there are nearly 100 calories in a tablespoon of peanut butter and then eyeball how many tablespoons you can scoop with an apple. Add it to the 100 cals in the apple and I can easily get a 600-800 calorie snack down. About twice that of a slice of apple pie.

12-24-2012 08:28 AM

SailSnail

Re: Snacks for the kids

My kids like apple+peanutbutter sandwiches. Which is basically a healthy improvement without bread! Literally grab a slice of an apple, spread some PB on there and top it with another apple slice.
We have been looking into improing their diets so still looking for healthy alternatives to classic snacks.

08-25-2012 11:59 PM

SimonV

Re: Snacks for the kids

If the skipper likes them so will the kids.

08-25-2012 06:58 PM

CDsBetterHalf

Re: Snacks for the kids

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnewaska

My kids always loved veggies and a low fat sour cream dip of some sort. Red bell peppers were the fav. Of course, goldfish and cheese-its are like boat crack. That is exactly what we call them. As soon as your fist goes in the box, you're gong to over eat them. And like it.

Fresh veggies and dip - yum (yes, we love those too). And Gold Fish - of course, yum yum! And I agree on the 'reduced fat wheat thins' - they are better than the original to us.

08-25-2012 06:55 PM

CDsBetterHalf

Re: Snacks for the kids

Quote:

Originally Posted by caberg

My wife cuts up a bunch of fruit--mostly melon types, maybe some apple thrown in there--and also brings berries, whatever happens to be in season. Our little guy loves that stuff. She'll prepare it ahead of time and put it all in a big tupperware. Works for a weekend outing, but probably not ideal for longer trips.

Also, frozen yogurt sticks (which tend to melt and then are just yogurt, but still just as yummy for our guy).

Oh yeah - fresh fruit is a luxury as live-aboards. And frozen 'go-gurt' - I had forgotten about that (thanks for the reminder!).

08-25-2012 08:41 AM

Minnewaska

Re: Snacks for the kids

My kids always loved veggies and a low fat sour cream dip of some sort. Red bell peppers were the fav. Of course, goldfish and cheese-its are like boat crack. That is exactly what we call them. As soon as your fist goes in the box, you're gong to over eat them. And like it.

My wife cuts up a bunch of fruit--mostly melon types, maybe some apple thrown in there--and also brings berries, whatever happens to be in season. Our little guy loves that stuff. She'll prepare it ahead of time and put it all in a big tupperware. Works for a weekend outing, but probably not ideal for longer trips.

Also, frozen yogurt sticks (which tend to melt and then are just yogurt, but still just as yummy for our guy).

08-22-2012 05:11 PM

CDsBetterHalf

Re: Snacks for the kids

My kids do love beef jerky - but I had forgotten about the frozen grapes! (Those are delicious!)

08-22-2012 04:37 PM

SeaQuinn

Re: Snacks for the kids

There is also beef jerky. Great for long trips!
We also like dried fruit and frozen grapes!

08-22-2012 04:17 PM

CDsBetterHalf

Re: Snacks for the kids

Thanks for the suggestion - I will look for them and try them out!

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